This collection of nine articles from The Prevention Researcher provides two complementary perspectives to after-school programs. First, it explores the features of these programs which can promote and facilitate positive youth development. Second, it explores how after-school programs can successfully involve and engage youth, and work to eliminate barriers which keep some youth from participating.

One in ten high school students has been physically hurt, on purpose, by a dating partner in the past 12 months. In light of this statistic, The Prevention Researcher has published several articles on adolescent dating aggression and violence. Eight of those articles are included in this digital article pack.

This collection of four articles examines the impact of domestic violence and maltreatment on adolescents. Strategies for assisting abused adolescents are given and the often over-looked needs of young men are explored.

This collection of 7 articles explores juvenile delinquency and its many causes. These articles examine how families, schools, communities, and peers can all influence delinquency and violence. Strategies for working within these environments are provided.

Created specifically for people who work with young dads, this collection of 6 articles from The Prevention Researcher combines information about teen fathers with important information about adolescent decision making and goal setting.

The Youth Leadership Pack explores opportunities to involve youth in leadership and decision making positions within both school and community environments. In this four article Pack, youth-adult partnerships are emphasized with other leadership opportunities also explored.